3-1 Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

Which of the variables is independent?

• number of costumes
• number of dances

Back

number of dances

Front

Which variable is independent in determining the number of treats Sarah brings to her class?

Back

number of students

Front

Which of the variables is dependent?

• amount of money raised
• number of books purchased after raising the money

Back

number of books purchased after raising the money

Front

Which of the variables is dependent?

• amount of money raised
• distance walked

Back

amount of money raised

Front

Which of the variables is dependent?

• number of hours worked
• money earned

Back

money earned

Front

In the United States House of Representatives, the number of representatives from a state depends on the population. Which of the variables is independent?

Back

population

Front

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. If the wages earned depends on the number of hours worked, identify the dependent variable.

Back

wages earned

Front

What is the dependent variable in the context of Paco's daughter's dance recital?

Back

number of costumes

Front

What is the dependent variable when Sarah brings treats to her class based on the number of students?

Back

number of treats

Front

What is the independent variable in the context of raising money to purchase books for the library?

Back

amount of money raised